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Catholic leaders battle against free birth control in the Philippines

Sonia Narang

January 22, 2015 |

Public Radio International (PRI) |

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Response Location: Philippines

In the Philipines, contraception has been hard to find resulting in many parents without money to feed their children, unsafe abortions, and poor maternal health. A new reproductive law aims to change this by allowing contraception in clinics to help women take control of their reproductive systems.

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Changing Course

Arielle Levin Becker

January 21, 2015 |

The Connecticut Mirror |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, New Haven, Connecticut

Science suggests that having a secure relationship with a caregiver can help protect a child’s brain and body from the effects of adversity. A Connecticut program for young children who have experienced trauma or other challenges has gotten results by focusing on that relationship – and the things that can interfere, including depression, family violence, and a parent’s own history of trauma.

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Scrooges of the World, Begone!

Nicholas Kristof

December 24, 2014 |

The New York Times |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Haiti, Port-au-Prince

Haiti suffered tremendous losses after the 2010 earthquake, exacerbating the devastation in an already impoverished country. In 2015, agriculture in Haiti is a growing business backed by the United States’ Feed the Future Initiative. Nourishment and health of mothers and babies has also improved with the encouragement of breastfeeding and sweet potatoes.

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Treating Depression Before It Becomes Postpartum

David Bornstein

October 16, 2014 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

Postpartum depressions are often assumed to be associated with hormonal changes in women - in fact, only a small fraction of them are hormonally based. Proactive treatment and support can be life-saving.

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Facing grim infant death rates, Milwaukee focuses on black fathers

Sarah Maslin

October 11, 2014 |

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |

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Response Location: United States, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Previous efforts to rein in Milwaukee's infant mortality rate have focused on services for mothers: increasing access to prenatal care, treating underlying medical conditions such as diabetes, and reducing behaviors such as smoking and unsafe sleeping arrangements. But four new programs target a less conventional group—African-American men—with the aim of involving fathers early on.

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Saving India's mothers through mobile phones

Priyanka Borpujari

September 15, 2014 |

Al Jazeera |

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Response Location: India, Mumbai

Expectant mothers encounter numerous hurdles during pregnancy and childbirth. A pilot project in Mumbai called mMitra sends weekly voice messages to new and expecting mothers, providing critical information and advice on how to maintain their own health and that of their child. Hundreds of women have registered for the program, helping not only to increase the number of healthy pregnancies and births, but creating indirect impacts such as eliminating taboos against morning sickness and raising awareness of the importance of women's health in general.

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In Vietnam, new hospital equipment gives more infants a breath of life

Fred de Sam Lazaro

July 15, 2014 |

PBS NewsHour |

Broadcast TV News |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Vietnam, Hanoi

Hospitals in Vietnam used to rely on imported equipment that often broke down. Now, cheaper, more usable neonatal machines are made within the country and tailored to local conditions, decreasing the mortality rate.

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Colorado offered free birth control — and teen abortions fell by 42 percent

German Lopez

July 07, 2014 |

Vox |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Colorado

Colorado has seen a dramatic decrease in teen pregnancy rates after a privately funded program worked to offer intrauterine devices (IUDs) at little or no cost to low-income women. The program, combined with other factors, is being partially credited with helping Colorado see a decrease in both teen birth rates and teen abortion rates, although funding is in jeopardy.

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New programs aim to save lives of American moms in childbirth

Lane Anderson

July 04, 2014 |

Deseret News |

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Response Location: United States, Camden, New Jersey

The United States has the highest mother mortality rates of any developed country. Through a clinic on wheels, Merck for Mothers is giving prenatal check-ups to low-income pregnant women in Philadelphia and curbing deaths related to childbirth.

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Low-Income Latinas Turn to Group Visits for Prenatal Care

Shuka Kalantari

June 18, 2014 |

KQED |

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Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

Studies show group prenatal care leads to better birth outcomes when compared against standard care. Centering Pregnancy in San Francisco is a space for women with similar gestational ages to meet, learn about self-care, and have facilitated group discussions.

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